How to make website images load faster
Slow images usually come from oversized dimensions, heavy formats, or too many assets loading at once.
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Find the heavy images
Start with the biggest files on the page. One 4MB hero image can do more damage than ten small icons.
Resize before compressing
Compression helps, but dimensions matter first. If the browser only shows the image at 900px, do not ship a 4000px version unless you really need it.
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Use the right format
Use WebP for most web images, JPG for normal photos when needed, and PNG only when transparency or sharp graphics matter.
Quick answers
How to make website images load faster
Slow images usually come from oversized dimensions, heavy formats, or too many assets loading at once.
Does Skwish upload my images?
No. Skwish processes supported images in your browser, so files do not need to be sent to Skwish servers.
What image formats does Skwish support?
Skwish supports JPG, PNG, and WebP files.
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